Known as the "Southern Gateway", Johor is the second largest state (19,984 sq km) and is also one of the most developed in Peninsular Malaysia.
Location:
It is the southernmost state in Peninsular Malaysia being south of Malacca, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang and north of Singapore from which it is separated by the Straits of Johor.
Population:
As of 2006, the estimated population of Johor is 3.17 million people.
Districts:
The state of Johor is divided into 10 districts.
District Name
Area
Population
Johor Bahru
1027.9 km2
1,278,000
Pontian
916.9 km2
143,729
Kota Tinggi
3480.9 km2
192,220
Kluang
2840.7 km2
254,631
Segamat
2844.5 km2
178,620
Muar
1353.5 km2
328,368
Batu Pahat
1869.7 km2
335,368
Mersing
2836.0 km2
67,557
Kulaijaya
750.9 km2
Ledang
967.6 km2
Islands:
Johor also has 8 large islands
Pulau Tinggi
Pulau Rawa
Pulau Sibu
Pulau Tengah
Pulau Pemanggil
Pulau Aur
Pulau Besar
Pulau Lima
Johor is the only state in Malaysia which has 400 km beach stretching on both the east and the west coast.
